Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Missouri halts solar tax break as federal incentives expand

As the U.S. government expands incentives for renewable energy, a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court is moving the state in the opposite direction by halting a solar energy tax break that has been on the books for nearly a decade.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/missouri-halts-solar-tax-break-as-federal-incentives-expand

Scientists say new climate law is likely to reduce warming

Massive incentives for clean energy in the U.S. law signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden should reduce future global warming "not a lot, but not insignificantly either," according to a climate scientist who led an independent analysis of the package.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/scientists-say-new-climate-law-is-likely-to-reduce-warming

Intranasal vaccination produces potent systemic immunity against HIV and SARS-CoV-2 in animal models

Even though most viruses cause infection directly through mucosal cells, the vast majority of vaccines are administered intramuscularly in a cellular mismatch that doesn't always produce optimum immunity.

Which EVs qualify for new US tax credit? Websites offer help

As part of the rollout of a huge new climate, tax and healthcare law, the U.S. government is moving forward with its plan to award new tax credits to electric vehicle purchasers.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/which-evs-qualify-for-new-us-tax-credit-websites-offer-help

More than 150 children dead in Zimbabwe measles outbreak

A measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed at least 157 children, with more than 2,000 infections reported across the country, the government said on Tuesday.

Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs

Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again—this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company's fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/amazon-to-raise-seller-fees-for-holidays-amid-rising-costs